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21 September 2009 1
The Defensive Driver
CS-410 Concept Presentation
Presenter:
221 September 2009
Outline
Problem (Defined/Evaluated) What Is The Solution Who Is Our Customer Is There A Market Who Is Our Competition Computer Components Solution (Benefits/Problems)
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So What Is The Problem?
In 2008 There Were 37,261 Human Fatalities Due To Vehicular Accidents
In 2008 There Were 2,346,000 Human Injuries Due To Vehicular Accidents
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Problem Statistics
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
RearImpact
SideImpact
StationaryObjectImpact
Head OnImpact
Accidents
Fatalities
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Causes
Speeding Unsafe Lane Changing Turn Signal Use Tailgating Not Yielding Ignoring Traffic Signals Driving While Impaired
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Really Quick Poll
How Many Of You Have Sped Over 10Mph Recently
How Many Of You Have Caught Yourself Tailgating
How Many Of You Know The Two-Second Rule
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Fact
Most Accidents Occur Within A Two Second Time Frame
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How Do We Fix This
Combating A Few Of The Top Causes Of Car Accidents Will Change How Safely We Drive
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The Defensive Driver
Is A Device That In Real Time Will Monitor The Distance/Speed Ratio Between Your Vehicle And The Vehicle In Front Of You
It Will Give Visible And Audible Alerts To Let You Know When Unsafe Driving Is Occurring
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The Defensive Driver (Cont.)
Will Have Custom Tailored Information For Individual Drivers/Cars
No Bigger Than Any Mobile GPS Unit Currently Being Sold
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Customers
Everyday Drivers There Are Currently Over 200 Million
Drivers In The United States
Car Companies
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Market
In LA Country Alone Over 144,000 Drivers Attend A Defensive Driving Course Every Year
Average Insurance Cost Per Claim Up 85% From 1994 To 2004, Reflected In Higher Premiums
Car Accidents Cost Taxpayers Over 30 Billion Each Year
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Any Competition
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Any Competition (Cont.)
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Defensive Driver Solution
Defensive Driver
LCD Screen Unit
Laser Ranger
Unit SoftwareUnit Hardware
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Defensive Driver Benefits
Will Work With Any Vehicle Can Be Customized To Individual
Driver/Vehicle Portable Can Be Purchased Already Installed In A
New Vehicle, Or Can Be Installed By Customer
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Defensive Driver Problems
Will Not Work Around Tight Corners Warnings May Not Be Enough To Keep
Drivers Safe May Fail In Inclimate Weather May Be A Distraction
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Questions
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Sources
1 http://media.photobucket.com/image/smart%20car%20between%20two%20trucks/dhb2/POLITICS/image0022.jpg
2 http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811172.pdf
3 http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=node/23333
4 http://www.carinsurancelist.com/car-accident-statistics.htm
5 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_licensed_drivers_are_there_in_the_US
6 http://trafficschoolonline.com/news/la-times.html?aid=7911&lcode=&ts=1252475994&siteID=136&orderTypeID=1
7 http://autos.savvy-cafe.com/defensive-driving-statistics-show-justification-for-classes-2007-08-24/
8 http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10477358/Safe-Driving-Practices-for-Employees
9 http://www.autospies.com/images/users/turbox/Ford%20Collision%20Warning%20Brake%20System.jpg
10 http://www.dot.state.mn.us/trafficeng/tailgating/Tailgating-finalreport.pdf
11 http://www.autospies.com/images/users/turbox/Ford%20Collision%20Warning%20Brake%20System.jpg